2. Telephonic Conversation
Telephonic conversation is an integral part of speaking
in the modern world. It requires a lot of practice to be
confident while undergoing conversation on telephone/
mobile. There are two things which are very important
while talking on telephone.
Listening with
understanding Reaction
3. Initiating/Answering the phone
• Good morning/Good afternoon/ Good evening/ Hello!
• This is Sarah speaking.
• Sarah speaking.
• How can/could/may I help you?
4. Asking for the caller’s name
• Who’s calling, please?
• Could I take your name, please?
• Hello, Could/May I have your name, please?
5. How to Introduce Yourself
• Hello! This is Kevin calling.
• Hello, this is Kevin from Friend Technology Firm.
• My name is Kevin from England PC Services.
6. Asking for Someone or Something
• Could/May/Can I speak to Charles, please?
• I’d like to speak to Charles, please.
• Could you put me through to Charles, please?
• Could I speak to someone who …
• I am just calling to say…
7. Asking the person who is being
called for the phone call
If the person who is about to receive the call is available, you
can ask:
Mr. Steven? I’ve got a Mr. Ashok on the line for you from Friend
Technology Firm. Will you take the call?”
8. Connecting someone
• One moment (Just a second or moment), please.
• I’ll see if he is in or if Mr. Steven is available.
• Please hold on. I will get you through him.
• Could you hold the line, please?
• Please, hold the line.
• Certainly, Mr. Kevin. I’ll just put you through.
• Of course, Mr. Jelf. I’ll just see if he’s available.
• Mr. Jelf? Thank you for holding. I’m just putting you through to Mr
Steven.
• I’ll put you through.
• I’ll connect you.
9. Explaining absence
• I’m afraid Mr. Steven isn’t in at the moment.
• I’m sorry, he’s in a meeting at the moment.
• I’m afraid he’s on another line at the moment.
• I’m sorry but Mr. Steven is away on business until
Thursday.
• I am sorry you have dialed a wrong number.
• He is not in office now.
10. Taking a message
• I am sorry, Mr. Steven is out/ busy at the moment.
• Can I ask who is calling?
• Would you like to leave a message?
• Can I give him/her a message?
• Is there anyone else you would like to speak to?
• I’ll tell Mr Steven that you called.
• I’ll ask him to call you as soon as possible.
• If you’d like to give me your number, I’ll ask her to call you back.
• Could you call again after 2 hours?.
11. Leaving a Message with Someone
• Yes, it is Kevin here. Could you ask him to call me when he
is available.
• My number is…
• Could you tell her that her friend Kevin called?
• No, that’s all, thank you.
• Thank you very much, you’ve been very helpful.
12. Problems/Making special request
• I’m sorry, I don’t understand. Could you repeat that, please?
• I’m sorry, I can’t hear you very well.
• Could you speak up a little, please?
• I’m afraid you’ve got the wrong number.
• I’ve tried to get through several times but it’s always engaged.
• Sorry, my English is not good. Could you speak a little slower?
• Could I ask you to spell your surname for me, please?
• I’m so sorry. The line is very bad this end.
• Could I ask you to repeat your name, please?
• Sorry, I didn’t quite catch that. Could you say your name again, please?
14. Finishing a conversation
• Thanks for calling. Bye for now.
• I need to hang up now.
• I’ll talk to you soon. Bye.
• Thank you for calling, Mr. Steven. Good bye.
• Thank you for calling Friend Technology Firm. Have a nice day!